Fort Wayne Update April 6th

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The Fort Wayne Update

Monday, April 6
Hi – 50° Low – 24° | 🌦 AM Iso. Shower → ⛅ Partly Cloudy
A cool and breezy day with a slight chance of a morning shower and highs near 50°F as W winds stay gusty. Skies turn partly cloudy through the afternoon. The night gets sharply colder, dropping to 24°F under partly cloudy skies and brisk NNW winds.

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New Restaurant Brings Halal Chicken To Fort Wayne’s Southwest Side
• Chicking opened its grand opening on Saturday at 1357 West Hamilton Road South
• The restaurant served halal fried and grilled chicken, burgers, pizza, wraps, salads, and sides from 1 to 8 p.m.
• Combo meals were offered for $6.99 as a special for opening day
→ Read more from WPTA

I-469 Exit Ramp To Close For 2 Months Near Yoder
• The eastbound I-469 exit ramp to Bluffton Road/State Road 1 will close starting Monday for bridge construction over Harber Ditch
• Work on the ramp is expected to finish by the end of May
• Drivers are advised to use Exit 9 at Winchester Road and turn around to reach westbound Exit 6
→ Read more from WANE

Downtown Fort Wayne Searching For New Executive Director
• The organization has been without an executive director since January 2025 and is currently led by interim President/CEO Bob Walters
• Candidates should be familiar with Downtown Fort Wayne’s work and represent the local business and property community
• The position is posted through the International Downtown Association and aims to be filled within the next few months
• To apply, click here.
→ Read more from WANE

Little River Wetlands Project Opposes Proposed Southwest Allen County Quarry
• The proposed quarry would be located in the Little River floodplain valley near US 24, Aboite Road, Ernst Road, and Homestead Road
• The organization cites concerns for water resources, wildlife, and human health, saying the quarry does not align with its mission
• Over 5,000 people have signed a petition opposing the quarry, and other local groups have also expressed opposition
→ Read more from WPTA

Crash Slows Traffic On Carroll Road
• A crash occurred Sunday at 11:20 a.m. at Carroll Road and Dante’s Voyage Drive near Lima Road
• First responders were on scene assisting those involved while police directed traffic
• A black car was seen in a ditch off Carroll Road and authorities are still investigating
→ Read more from WANE

The Lighthouse To Close Glenbrook Mall Thrift Store, Searching For New Location
• The Glenbrook Square Mall thrift store will close at the end of April due to low foot traffic despite strong community support
• The Lima Road location will remain open as the organization’s main thrift store handling most donations and sales
• Leaders plan to open a new location similar to the Lima Road store to manage inventory and support outreach programs
→ Read more from WANE

Allen County Approves Sidewalk Project For Wayne High Students
• Commissioners approved a right-of-way deed for a sidewalk along Winchester Road
• The sidewalk will run between Dunkelberg Road and Allison Avenue
• The project aims to help students who walk and live within 2 miles of Wayne High School
→ Read more from WPTA

Veterans National Memorial Shrine And Museum Reopens After Renovations
• The museum reopened after being closed since late December
• Over 6,000 military artifacts were reorganized, with rotating displays including a new weapons exhibit
• Accessibility improvements and an extended museum space offer a refreshed visitor experience
→ Read more from WPTA

Local Bands To Perform At Embassy Theatre Ahead Of Middle Waves Festival
• Los Electro and The Indigo Society will perform at the Embassy Theatre on April 30 at 8 p.m.
• Admission is $10 with student discounts, and tickets are available online or at the box office
• The performance precedes the Middle Waves Music Festival on June 6 at Headwaters Park
→ Read more from WPTA

Church Offered Free Gas To Participating Families
• Venture Christian Church is giving $20 in free gas to the first 125 vehicles last Sunday
• The event ran from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Lassus on 8830 Coldwater Road
• Free small coffee and fountain drinks were also provided while supplies lasted
→ Read more from WANE

Over $23,000 Raised At After Dark’s 35th Annual AIDS Benefit
• The event supported Positive Resource Connection and took place last weekend
• Activities included a live auction, cabaret show, drag performances, and dancing
• Brandon Blaettner, also known as Della Licious, served as host and founder of the benefit
→ Read more from WPTA

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Millions of Eye Drops Recalled Nationwide
• Over 3 million bottles of eye drops sold at CVS, Kroger, Meijer, Walgreens, HEB, and other stores have been voluntarily recalled due to “lack of assurance of sterility,” the FDA says.
• The recall covers products from KC Pharmaceuticals Inc. sold under multiple brand names, including Best Choice, CVS, Gericare, and Kroger.
• The FDA classified this as a Class II recall, meaning use may cause temporary or medically reversible health issues.
• Customers can return affected products to stores like CVS for a refund.

Why it matters here:
Local residents who purchased these products from area retailers should check the FDA list and return any affected bottles to prevent eye infections.

→ Get the full national breakdown from our team at The Nova

Not Talking Out of School: The Hector & Carol Garcia Retrospective
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Building — Free

2026 Annual Juried Student Exhibition
8:00 am – 9:00 pm @ PFW Visual Arts Gallery — Free

Bachelor of Science Interior Design & Bachelor of Fine Arts Thesis Exhibition
9:00 am – 9:00 pm @ ACPL: Downtown — Free

Sue Davis: Familiar Paths & New Directions
10:00 am – 6:00 pm @ The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art — Free

Monday Blues Jam Sessions
7:00 pm @ The Club Room at The Clyde — Free

Baker Street Centre Open Mic
7:00 pm @ Baker Street Centre — Free

Watercolor Class for Teens
5:30 pm – 7:30 pm @ Fort Wayne School of Art — $175

Latch String Karaoke
10:00 pm @ Latch String Bar & Grill — Free

Wed, Apr 8th🏒
Select-A-Seat Night | 2026-2027 Season Tickets— 5:00 PM EDT

Fri, Apr 10th🏒
Blackout Night | Kalamazoo Wings @ Fort Wayne Komets— 7:35 PM EDT

Tue, Apr 7th⚾
TinCaps vs. Lugnuts— 6:35 PM EDT

Wed, Apr 8th⚾
TinCaps vs. Lugnuts— 6:35 PM EDT

Thu, Apr 9th⚾
TinCaps vs. Lugnuts— 7:05 PM EDT

Fri, Apr 10th⚾
TinCaps vs. Lugnuts— 7:05 PM EDT

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